Senior Chartered Accountant / Consolidation Manager

Performit Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global company is seeking a Senior Chartered Accountant to manage financial consolidation. This critical role involves ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, leading the sub-consolidation process, and providing strategic insights to senior management. The ideal candidate is qualified CA(SA) with over 8 years of relevant experience and strong technical skills, particularly in financial consolidation methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in finance, focusing on group consolidations.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Strong technical skills with proficiency in financial consolidation software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the sub-consolidation process.
• Prepare and analyze consolidated financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Communicate financial results and insights to senior management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Qualified CA(SA)

Tools

Financial consolidation software

Job description

Overview

Senior Chartered Accountant / Consolidation Manager. Global Company is looking a Senior Chartered Accountant to join their team in the role of Consolidation Manager.

Purpose of Position: The purpose of this job is to oversee and manage the financial consolidation process for sub-consolidations within the organization. This role plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting across the company’s various entities and subsidiaries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the sub-consolidation process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for the entire organization – this includes consolidating financial statements, intercompany eliminations, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyse consolidated financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal control procedures.
• Continuously evaluate and improve financial reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management for strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including senior executives, business unit leaders, and external auditors.
• Communicate financial results, explain variances, and provide recommendations for improving financial performance.
• Ability to analyse complex financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Assist with audit preparation and related activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA).
• A minimum of 8+ years of experience in finance, with a focus on group consolidations and financial reporting.
• Strong technical skills.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial consolidation methodologies, and reporting standards (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP).
• Proficiency in using financial consolidation software.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Analytical and strategic thinking.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically to support decision-making.